Chapter 749 Middle-Aged Woman
During the day, Ye Qian paid special attention to the whereabouts of the figure passing from the corner of his eyes. It was not far from where he lived, and there was only a wall separating it. Ye Qian didn't know whether it was the guest room or the master room, and whether the familiar figure was a birthday guest or a member of the Ye family. However, Ye Qian can't think too much at this time, he just wants to clear up the doubt in his heart, and see who the other party is, who actually makes him feel that way.
Ye's buildings are all pavilion-style buildings, with high walls on the outside, and four courtyards inside, southeast, northwest, and several small courtyards in each courtyard. The backyard where Ye Qian lived was the Xianya Residence in the South Courtyard. This was originally the residence of Ye Zhengran, the second young master of the Ye family. Maybe it was predestined, or Ye Zhenyang ignored this and arranged them near Xianyaju.
Avoiding the two guarding disciples of the Ye Family, Ye Qian easily crossed the wall and came to Xianya Residence. As soon as he came in, Ye Qian felt comfortable all over, with an indescribable sense of familiarity. Surrounded by unusually bright flowers blooming, just like a hundred flowers blooming in spring. There is an artificial river in front of it, with gurgling water and clear water source, you can clearly see the red carp swimming in it, as well as the pebbles at the bottom of the river.
The artificial river is not spacious, only about eight meters wide. There is a pavilion built in the middle, and a stone arch bridge connects the outside. The gazebo is a typical ancient building with red bricks and green tiles and an octagonal shape. There is a stone table and several stone benches in the gazebo, and a guzheng is placed on the stone table, but it just stays there quietly at this time, no one plays and sings, it looks a bit desolate.
"Ma'am, I heard that a young man who claimed to be the second young master's son came here today, and he seems to be here to pay respects to the old man's birthday." Just as Ye Qian was about to step into the gazebo, a crisp voice suddenly came, He couldn't help but stop in his tracks, dodged around, and hid himself. I couldn't help feeling a little doubtful in my heart, and thought secretly: "Second madam? Could it be Ye Zhengxiong's wife?"
Just as Ye Qian hid, he saw a middle-aged woman in her forties slowly walking over, followed by a girl. Although she is in her early forties, she still looks very young, with an elegant posture and the demeanor of a lady. At first glance, it looks like a person who has received a good education and has a scholarly atmosphere. Ye Qian was a little stunned, this back should be what he saw during the day, but Ye Qian didn't know her? Frowning slightly, no matter how Ye Qian thinks, he can't remember where he saw her. But, very inexplicably, Ye Qian had a very kind feeling in his heart, a feeling that he couldn't help but get close to her.
Ye Qian couldn't figure out what was going on, if it wasn't his own perception that was wrong, it could only mean that this woman's personal charm was so strong that people couldn't help but want to get close to her.
"Really? Where is he?" Hearing the maid's words, the middle-aged woman was obviously agitated, stopped and turned to ask.
"I heard that the butler arranged him in a room near the kitchen in the backyard, which is next door to us, and sent someone to monitor them." The servant girl said, "I guess the butler must be afraid that they will come and cause trouble, so he didn't let him in." They are walking around. It would be bad if the old man's 80th birthday is ruined."
"They?" The middle-aged woman was slightly taken aback, and said, "Is there anyone else who came with him?"
"There are two other women, one is his mother and the other is his sister." The servant girl replied, "When I went to help the guest room during the day, I heard people talking about it. It seems that the woman's name is Ansi. "
The middle-aged woman's expression froze, and she murmured: "An Si?" Then, the middle-aged woman's expression was obviously a little disappointed, and the excited expression just now disappeared instantly. Sighing slightly, the middle-aged woman said: "It's been so many years, I'm afraid he is already dead, no matter how much I don't want to believe it, I have to admit this fact. An Si is also a poor Woman, no matter what, she also had a relationship with Zhengran. If the man and the woman are really Zhengran's children, it's better to keep them in the Ye family, at least they can inherit the incense of Zhengran's lineage. "
"Second Madam, you just have a very kind heart. If it wasn't for that woman back then, how could Second Young Master..." the servant girl said a little bit aggrievedly.
"Shut up!" The middle-aged woman's face darkened, and she scolded, "Don't talk about it in the future. The depth of love and the depth of hatred, you will understand when you have someone you love in the future."
Ye Qian was a little confused when he heard these words, but one day he could be sure that An Si really had a relationship with Ye Zhengran. The reason why it is related is obviously that the middle-aged woman said so just now, and did not say that An Si is Ye Zhengran's wife.
Maybe it's some bloody story like forced marriage by the family, that's why Ye Zhengran and An Si separated? Ye Qian secretly thought. Thinking about it, if he is really the son of An Si and Ye Zhengran, wouldn't he be called an illegitimate child? If this is the case, it's no wonder that An Si hates the Ye family so much.
Although it was an angry tone, it still seemed so kind when it was spoken by a middle-aged woman. Perhaps, it was due to her temperament giving people a very peaceful feeling. After the middle-aged woman finished speaking, she continued to walk towards the gazebo. As she walked, she asked, "Xiao Cui, are you ready for the birthday gift I asked you to prepare? Tomorrow is the old man's 80th birthday. Less etiquette."
"Second Madam, don't worry, I have already prepared the birthday ceremony." The accompanying maid said.
"That's good." Nodding slightly, the middle-aged woman said. Arriving at the stone table, the middle-aged woman sat down slowly, stretched her fingers, and rested her hands lightly on the guzheng. In an instant, a beautiful piece of music floated out slowly. For a while, it is like a battle between two armies; for a while, it is lingering and sad, and it is melancholy;
If I have to describe it, there is only one sentence, that is, this song is only because of nature, so how many times in the world can I hear it. Anyway, Ye Qian was fascinated by listening to it. Even he, who is not good at music at all and is not complete in five notes, can still feel the state of the piano sound personally. The whole heart, also follows the music of the piano, sometimes sad and sometimes happy, laughing and sad.
After one song, Ye Qian was still deeply immersed in the sound of the piano, unable to extricate himself for a long time.
"Second Madam, your piano sound is getting better and better." The servant girl praised sincerely.
The middle-aged woman didn't have much joy, and the sad expression on her face didn't diminish in the slightest, on the contrary, it became more intense. Sighing slightly, the middle-aged woman said slowly: "The piano is like life. In fact, technology is not important. The important thing is to integrate your feelings into the sound of the piano, so that you can play the highest level of music." Paused Suddenly, the middle-aged woman turned her head to look at the servant girl, and said, "Xiao Cui, help me prepare a meeting gift for Miss Ansi tomorrow. She is also a poor woman, we can't neglect her, you know? Besides, She also left a bit of blood for Zhengran, no matter what, she is also a member of our Ye family."
"Second Madam, you are just too kind. If you do this, you don't know if he will accept this favor." Xiao Cui pouted and said complainingly.
The middle-aged woman smiled lightly and said: "This is etiquette. I don't care if others are rude or not, but we must not be rude. Okay, don't be verbose, just do as I say." After a pause, the middle-aged woman Then he continued: "It's already winter, and I haven't seen snow for a long time. Xiaocui, didn't someone send me a mink fur coat a few days ago? Anyway, I can't wear it. Find a time to send it back to Sichuan for me. "
"Yes, Second Madam." Xiao Cui replied.
"Hiss..." Ye Qian felt a pain in his leg, and couldn't help but gasped. Looking down, I saw that my ankle was stung by a scorpion, the mountain pass was red and swollen, and the blood that flowed out was also slightly black. Ye Qian has the most headaches about these things. When he saw the poisonous wolf Liu Tianchen messing with these things, he was already terrified.
"Who?" Ye Qian's voice immediately aroused the vigilance of the middle-aged woman and asked.
It is definitely impossible to hide, Ye Qian had no choice but to stand up slowly. He smiled slightly at the middle-aged woman, and said: "Second Madam, don't blame me. I just heard your piano sound and thought it was very pleasant, so I followed the sound to find it. But I was afraid of disturbing Madam. So...hehe, Madam, don't blame me."
Seeing Ye Qian appear, the middle-aged woman's expression froze suddenly, and she froze suddenly. Xiaocui on the side also had the same expression, obviously surprised, turned to look at the middle-aged woman, and said softly: "Second Madam, he looks like..."
Before she could finish speaking, the middle-aged woman waved her hand to stop her. Then he smiled slightly, and said, "Are you here to celebrate your birthday? It must be Zhengran's son they mentioned, isn't it?"
Ye Qian didn't know if he was, so he smiled awkwardly and said, "Boy Ye Qian, I met the second lady."
The middle-aged woman was shocked, and asked in astonishment: "You...you are also called Ye Qian?" When seeing Ye Qian's surprised expression, the middle-aged woman also felt that she seemed a little abrupt, and smiled slightly , said: "Since Mr. Ye is a bosom friend, why don't you come over for a drink?"
Hehe smiled, and Ye Qian said: "Let me just say, the Ye family has a big business. It's a bit negligent of me to only serve food and not drink. I'm panicked. Now that I can have wine, it's natural. It could not be better."